Economical Definition

ĕkə-nŏmĭ-kəl, ēkə-
adjective
Not wasting money, time, fuel, etc.; thrifty.
An economical person, an economical stove.
Webster's New World
Designed or functioning to make effective use of money or effort invested.
An economical heating system; an economical approach to control of corporate growth.
American Heritage
Prudent and thrifty in management; not wasteful or extravagant.
American Heritage
Expressed or done with economy, as by using few words.
An economical style.
Webster's New World
Sparing in the amount of items involved to achieve a desired result.
An economical writing style; threw an economical 12 pitches in the first inning.
American Heritage

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